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Standing Out in the Noisy Space of the Non-Profit Sector

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Standing out in the noisy non-profit sector -- increasing the volume of your fundraising and communications is not the answer. And yet, this is a strategy I see non-profits getting stuck in this time of year. This means you are relationship building 365 days a year and not just in the week before Giving Tuesday. Click to Tweet.

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Six Ways Grantmakers Can Embrace Transparency to Foster Stronger Relationships

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Not only does this lack of transparency exacerbate the already uneven power dynamic that exists between funders and nonprofits, but it also inhibits the possibility of a relationship rooted in trust and mutual accountability. However, when funders proactively model transparency, power awareness, and vulnerability, it can be transformative.

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Are AI and EI an Odd Couple? Nope, Pairing Bytes With Behavior Is a Perfect Match

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But when I think about what distinguishes an association from a for-profit organization, it’s still the idea of belonging to a group of like-minded people. We are challenged to continually improve and evolve those relationships; so associations can be a rising tide that floats all the boats, in the profession, or the industry.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Often, these relationships develop informally. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? Nobody feels like they have the entire profit and loss resting solely on their shoulders.” Awareness of where communication may be challenging. Most mentorships begin with bonding.

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A Sense of Community: The Benefits of the Business-Non-Profit Partnership

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But when it comes to non-profits, what does it take to distinguish themselves among a plethora of charitable organizations? Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint? Is one specific mission any more important than another? All good questions to be sure.

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Nonprofit Cause Marketing: A Guide to Impactful Partnerships

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Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. Cause marketing is a collaboration between a nonprofit like yours and a business that helps you raise money and awareness for your cause. What is cause marketing? Purchase-triggered donation. Digital programs.

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Corporate Partnerships for Nonprofits: Win-Win Scenario

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According to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), a corporate partnership is where a charity forms a relationship with a business. Keep in mind that a corporate partnership should be a mutually beneficial opportunity, it is not a one-sided relationship. What is a corporate partnership? Cause marketing.

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